
Clare Callow
@clare_callow
Global Tree Conservation Projects Manager at the Millennium Seed Bank, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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https://www.kew.org/science/our-science/projects/global-tree-seed-programme 06-01-2012 14:42:35
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Ooooh a lovely new logo for the Garfield Weston Foundation #GlobalTreeSeedBank, how exciting! Thanks to our wonderful designer Andi, more of his work can be found here: arnoldandreas.com


Nice to see the work of the Garfield Weston Foundation #GlobalTreeSeedBank feature in the UK's National Biodiveristy Strategy and Action Plan for 2030, alongside Kew's work in Madagascar @TeamKMCC gov.uk/government/pub…


During Marcella’s #HorticulturalSupportVisit, capacity-building among newer staff members saw Seed Propagation Trials set up, with different aspects of seed germination explored, from media type to sowing methods, shading to watering 🫘 #SHCFP Marcella Corcoran @KewUKOTs


Which native trees are the most important for agroforestry? Our open access paper FES Iztacala UNAM @kewscience Pronatura Veracruz El Instituto de Ecología, INECOL uses a hybrid approach to reveal the key carbon & useful species to use in shade coffee forests of Veracruz Mexico. link.springer.com/article/10.100…


Azerbaijan's forests, are home to incredible biodiversity, with 480 woody plant species. As part of the Garfield Weston Foundation #GlobalTreeSeedBank we are working with the Institute of Botany to collect and conserve seeds of endangered species. Read more: kew.org/sites/default/…




Setting up a network of regional agents to monitor the phenology of target tree species with @TeamKMCC as part of the Garfield Weston Foundation #GlobalTreeSeedBank programme. So important if we want to be able to effectively target seed collections for greater quality and genetic diversity





Since 2015, the #Mycetoma Research Centre (MRC) in Khartoum, #Sudan, has been the only World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating centre on Mycetoma and Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases. I visited the centre in 2018, and at the time it was treating over 8000 patients from Africa, Asia and beyond.


Having worked with Professor Ahmed Hassan Fahal for years I have seen the dedication of the Mycetoma Research Center team to ending the suffering of those living with the debilitating disease...to see all that work and effort in ruins is incredibly sad... theguardian.com/global-develop…

Have a look at this blog about our environmental education work in Madagascar which forms part of the Garfield Weston Foundation #GlobalTreeSeedBank ow.ly/JKKr50VV4kc

Look at this gorgeous film about our MSB partners in the Caucasus...transports you straight to Armenia, home of extraordinary and beautiful meadows, and currently working with us on the Garfield Weston Foundation #GlobalTreeSeedBank youtu.be/eFy8nyRbbDc?fe…
